IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates are subject to change based on Bond University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| Travel to Bond |
September 9 |
| University Orientation |
September 10-12 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 20, 2026 |
| Semester Two End* |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
May 1 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 7, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-13 |
| Travel to Bond |
January 13 |
| University Orientation |
January 12-16 |
| Semester Start |
January 19 |
| Semester End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-8 |
| Travel to Bond |
September 8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-11 |
| Semester Start |
September 14 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-8 |
| Travel to Bond |
September 8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-11 |
| Semester One Start |
September 14 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 18, 2027 |
| Semester Two End* |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
April 25 |
*PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE